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il Carciofo, Chicago, IL

il Carciofo

4.6
4.6
142 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 192 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Located in the historic Fulton Market district of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, il Carciofo is a Roman Italian restaurant drawing inspiration from the restaurants and markets in one of Chef Joe's favorite cities, Rome. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu of elevated yet familiar Italian fare with traditional antipasti, Roman-style pizzas, hand-rolled pastas produced daily in a dedicated pasta lab and market-driven mains that highlight the season's bounty.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
  • Location
    1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.**

  • Valentine's Day - Bar Counter

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family-style feast at il Carciofo, located in the Fulton Market District of West Loop, Chicago! Enjoy a four-course Roman-Italian dining experience curated by Celebrity Chef Joe Flamm. Special cocktail, beer, and wine selections will be available for purchase at the restaurant. Check out the full menu here: **Please note this reservation is for a seat at the bar counter.** **Please note that this experience will be limited to 2 hours. Gratuity is not included in the ticket price -- a 20% Service Charge and 4% Surcharge will be added to the final bill on the night of the event.**

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What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Il Carciofo offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional Roman-inspired cuisine" crafted by Chef Joe Flamm. The standout dishes include the artichoke appetizer, "amazing carbonara," and inventive pizzas. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "lively ambiance," making it a must-visit spot in the West Loop. Reservations recommended!

142 Reviews

  1. Sara

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Only disappointments were the carbonara (way too salty) and the zabione e berries (a bit too runny). Look forward to going back to try more dishes.

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  2. Tony

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and service. exactly what i expected!!

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  3. Megan

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and such great service! Highly recommend this new restaurant by Joe Flamm. We had the suppli ragu, carciofo alla giudia, carbonara, and rigatoni alla amatriciana. All delicious!

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  4. Alysse

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to see a new restaurant live up to the hype! The lamb antipasti was a can't miss.

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  5. Matt

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Incredible. Chef Joe and team crushing it. Food was unbelievable, service was tight and atmosphere was perfect. Cheers to Steph for taking perfect care of us. Can’t wait to come back.

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  6. Gregory

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited to visit and get a taste of Roman food that I've missed from past trips. First impression was that we did not expect the restaurant to be as big as it was and be so busy. The service was good but clearly hectic. Food overall was solid and tasty, but nothing exciting that you couldn't find at other Italian/pasta focused restaurants in Chicago. Maybe a good place for a group or work dinner for shared plates. We wouldn't make a special trip for it.

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  7. Laura

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were super excited to try this restaurant as we loved Rosemary so much. It did not live up to the hype. Many dishes were extremely salty and fatty without much flavor. Our server was very kind and attentive and the restaurant itself is adorable. Was disappointed there were no chocolate dessert items. The pistachio gelato was our favorite and seemed like very high quality.

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  8. Kacie

    VIP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was fantastic! Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes. If you come here (and you should), you must order the carbonara.

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  9. Audree

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly average. And somewhat surprised, based on RoseMary and BLVD. Had to have menu explanation (too much Italian-we are avid restaurant goers, and can usually understand listings). Appetizer calamari was bland, and small portion. Sausage fennel pizza was very tasty. Entree veal was overcooked, needed the sauce (which was good, not great) and appetizer portion. Potatoes again good, not great and poor presentation (cheese? Looked like a gluey film)

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  10. joe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service but very loud!!! Terrific gelato!!!

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il Carciofo is rated 4.6 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 192 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for il Carciofo

1045 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fulton and Aberdeen
  • Neighborhood
    West Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Morgan CTA Station (Green & Pink Lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Flamm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilcarciofochicago.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 274-5862
  • Private party facilities
    Serving as a dedicated Pasta Lab by day, our intimate private dining room provides a unique backdrop for a variety of corporate and social events of all types and sizes. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
  • Private party contact
    Events Sales Manager: (872) 274-5862
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